In May 2020, we had the “pleasure” of having a particularly vociferous and highly strung Impala ram roaming around Bateleur. A couple of times a day, he would do his rounds making the most alarming noises and nodding his head up and down – he’d generally drive us a little crazy. Teens 1 to 3Continue reading “Snorty”
Author Archives: Ally's Bush Tales
Toast
Hubby and I were on a lazy afternoon game drive in the trusty Landy, taking pics of swallows that were behaving strangely – they would land on the road, stay there for a couple of seconds and then fly off, hovering just above the road. We were still fascinatedly observing this strange phenomenon, whenContinue reading “Toast”
Themba (Video)
Themba is a male nyala who is the real owner of Bateleur Lodge. He is perfectly content though, to allow us to think that we are – as long as we keep him well fed! He is there every day after all, while we are merely his guests from time to time. Nyala or TragelaphusContinue reading “Themba (Video)”
Pizza Braai (Video)
The lazy days of summer in the Bush call for relaxing times at the braai and around the pool. We have the cuzzies here to visit – D and D, H, Z squared and MJ. We’ve had some “lekker” braai’s but yesterday the craving for proper wood fired pizza struck. What to do? In theContinue reading “Pizza Braai (Video)”
The Story of Sonic (Video)
I had planned on doing my next piece on Moditlo Estate, a beautiful Wildlife Estate set in Hoedspruit where we are fortunate enough to spend several weeks/months every year. However, fate intervened, and we had a visit from a special friend whose story I would like to share with you. Although we find life inContinue reading “The Story of Sonic (Video)”
Introduction
Ally’s Bush Tales has been a dream of mine for several years. Having a family with 4 very busy children, has been a big factor as to why it has taken me this long to get going, but here we are – finally! When asked about Africa, people from all corners of the world immediatelyContinue reading “Introduction”